The leading steel and Iron manufacturing company, B5 Plus in collaboration with DPS International Ghana on Saturday, September 28, set up a blood donation camp on the premises of DPS, in Tema to give blood to support the National Blood Service.
This forms part of the two organizations’ corporate social responsibility.
The Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), of B5 Plus, Mukesh Thakwani along with his wife, Mrs. Tanya Thakwani and their son Vishal Thakwani, the staff of B5 Plus and the teachers and students of DPS International, availed themselves for the voluntary blood donation.
A 12-member medical team from the National Blood Service (Southern Area) who conducted the exercise which lasted for about five hours was led by, Abigail Osei Nyarko, who doubles as the Recruitment Officer, National Blood Service, Southern Area.
About 50 pints of blood was raised at the end of the exercise. It was an enriching learning experience for the students of DPS International who are aspiring to pursue medicine in their higher studies.
Ms. Nyarko told the media on the sidelines of the exercise that donors were also screened for hepatitis, blood pressure, HIV/AIDS, asthma, among others.
In his remark, Mr. Thakwani said B5 Plus and DPS International have committed themselves to give back to society.
He further said both B5 Plus and DPS International cherished making positive impacts in the lives of people they are associated with through such noble missions.
About DPSI Ghana
DPS International Ghana was founded in September 2010 by renowned Indian industrialist and philanthropist, Mukesh Thakwani, under the aegis of Delhi Public School a chain of schools all around the globe known for its holistic education.
Mr. Thakwani’s mission is to champion the cause of education in the West African sub-region, by providing a world-class educational system.
DPS International, Ghana is affiliated to the University of Cambridge International Examinations and Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (CBSE).
About B5 Plus Ghana
B5 Plus Ghana Limited was established about 20 years ago with its corporate headquarters at Kpone near Tema, and was initially importing steel and iron from Cote d’ Ivoire and South Africa, but has grown to the stage where it now exports to other countries.
In November 2018, the company supported the Ghanaian government’s One District One Factory initiative with the establishment of an $80 million steel factory at Ningo-Prampram in the Greater Accra Region.
B5 Plus Limited operates in all the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nations.
The company’s principal product is steel products which come in seven major categories such as mild steel, high tensile & iron rods, galvanized products, stainless steel, marine & mining, roofing & nails and concrete & fencing.
Its vision is to become the world’s steel industry benchmark through the excellence of its people, its innovative approach and overall conduct.
B5 Plus employs about 10,000 people in Ghana and numerous others across West Africa.
